Lord’s Day Worship Service Rev Dr Prabhudas Koshy – Preacher Dn Arvind Pawa – Worship Leader Sis Dorcas Koshy & Sis Sarah Lee – Pianists Please switch off your mobile phone

Call to Worship

The God of Abraham Praise Hymn 28

1st Stanza The God of Abraham praise, Who reigns enthroned above, Ancient of everlasting days, And God of love.

1st Stanza continued Jehovah, great I AM, By earth and heav’n confessed, I bow and bless the sacred Name Forever blest.

2nd Stanza The God of Abraham praise, At whose supreme command From earth I rise and seek the joys At His right hand.

2nd Stanza continued I all on earth forsake, Its wisdom, fame and pow’r, And Him my only portion make, My shield and tow’r.

3rd Stanza He by Himself hath sworn – I on His oath depend; I shall, on eagles’ wings upborne, To heav’n ascend.

3rd Stanza continued I shall behold His face, I shall His pow’r adore, And sing the wonders of His grace Forevermore.

Last Stanza The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high; “Hail, Father, Son and Holy Ghost!” They ever cry.

Last Stanza continued Hail, Abraham’s God and mine! I join the heav’nly lays; All might and majesty are Thine, And endless praise.

Invocation & Gloria Patri Hymnal (inside front cover)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

Responsive Scripture Reading Psalm 97

1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.

3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.

4His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

5The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

7Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.

8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

9For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

10Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

12Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

How Firm a Foundation Hymn 328

1st Stanza How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!

1st Stanza continued What more can He say than to you He hath said – To you, who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

2nd Stanza “Fear not, I am with thee – O be not dismayed, For I am thy God, I will still give thee aid;

2nd Stanza continued I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my gracious, omnipotent hand.

3rd Stanza “When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow;

3rd Stanza continued For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.

4th Stanza “When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply;

4th Stanza continued The flame shall not hurt thee – I only design Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.

Last Stanza “The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his foes;

Last Stanza continued That soul, though all hell should endeavour to shake, I’ll never – no, never – no, never forsake!”

Collection of Offerings Doxology & Prayer

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Lord is My Shepherd Hymn 344

The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me down to lie 1st Stanza

In pastures green; He leadeth me The quiet waters by. 1st Stanza continued

My soul He doth restore again; And me to walk doth make 2nd Stanza

Within the paths of righteousness, Ev’n for His own Name’s sake. 2nd Stanza continued

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, Yet will I fear none ill, 3rd Stanza

For Thou art with me; And Thy rod And staff me comfort still. 3rd Stanza continued

My table Thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; 4th Stanza

My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. 4th Stanza continued

Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me: Last Stanza

And in God’s house for evermore My dwelling-place shall be. Amen. Last Stanza continued

Children’s Sermon & Scripture Memorisation

Darkness vs Light 1 Thessalonians 5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

Darkness vs Light 1 Thessalonians _:_ But ye, _______, are not in ________, that that ___ should overtake ___ as a ____.

Darkness vs Light _ ___________ _:_ But __, _______, are ___ in ________, that that ___ should _______ ___ as a ____.

Pastoral Prayer

“Building with the Messianic Hope” Haggai 2:20-23

Hold the Fort Hymn 444

Ho, my comrades, see the signal Waving in the sky! 1st Stanza

Reinforcements now appearing, Victory is nigh. 1st Stanza continued

“Hold the fort, for I am coming,” Jesus signals still; Chorus

Wave the answer back to heaven, “By Thy grace we will.” Chorus continued

See the mighty host advancing, Satan leading on; 2nd Stanza

Mighty men around us falling, Courage almost gone! 2nd Stanza continued

“Hold the fort, for I am coming,” Jesus signals still; Chorus

Wave the answer back to heaven, “By Thy grace we will.” Chorus continued

See the glorious banner waving! Hear the trumpet blow! 3rd Stanza

In our Leader’s name we triumph Over ev’ry foe. 3rd Stanza continued

“Hold the fort, for I am coming,” Jesus signals still; Chorus

Wave the answer back to heaven, “By Thy grace we will.” Chorus continued

Fierce and long the battle rages, But our help is near; Last Stanza

Onward comes our great Commander – Cheer, my comrades, cheer! Last Stanza continued

“Hold the fort, for I am coming,” Jesus signals still; Chorus

Wave the answer back to heaven, “By Thy grace we will.” Chorus continued

Benediction & Threefold Amen